program manager London, England
Job description
About us
The UCL Division of Psychiatry, located within the Faculty of Brain Sciences, is a world-renowned centre of excellence in mental health research. Our mission is to improve mental health through cutting-edge research and education. By leveraging insights from basic science, we address clinical problems with the aim of improving patient outcomes and public health. Moreover, we take pride in delivering innovative teaching that is directly relevant to clinical practice and informed by our research. Join our team and help us drive forward the field of mental health research and education.
About the role
An enthusiastic individual is sought for this part-time post in the Whitehall II study, a prestigious longitudinal cohort study which provides an exciting and dynamic environment. This post offers an excellent opportunity for the right applicant to develop a career in research programme management and university administration.
The post holder will be a member of the Whitehall II Study Team which includes scientific and support staff. The post holder will have administrative and managerial responsibilities for the study programme, and will also liaise with external agencies.
Appointment details:
- This is a part time 0.4 FTE post and is available from 01 September 2023 until 31 January 2024 in the first instance.
- The salary for this post is on grade 8, the annual salary for which ranges from £48,614 - £57,041 per annum (full time equivalent), including London allowance.
About you
The postholder will hold an academic agree or equivalent experience and have experience of project management for research studies or trials. Experience of managing large budgets and handling confidential information is essential. The postholder will have a methodical and accurate approach to work with attention to detail and a flexible attitude to work, including the ability to take up new tasks when required without supervision. Experience of contributing to grant applications, including the drafting of Justification of Resources sections, recruitment and chairing meetings with large number of people would be desirable, but not essential.
A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
Contact details:
- If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Mika Kivimaki at [email protected]
- If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact [email protected]
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
The full range of staff benefits can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
The Division of Psychiatry prides itself for operating in an all-inclusive environment. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and there is a commitment to advancing the careers of everyone, regardless of gender or role. We aim to provide a family friendly environment where both women and men feel able to take the time they need for family. The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in academia and the Division is delighted to have an Athena Swan Silver Award since 2022. All staff are invited to contribute to EDI initiatives within the Division to contribute to improving working conditions and opportunities for all. Mentoring is a crucial part of supporting career progression and mentoring schemes are available for staff in the Division.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/about/equality-diversity-and-inclusion
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
